Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club

Meet The Team

"TPTC Coaching Team"

Matthew Baccarani

Tennis Director

Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club is thrilled to welcome back our Tennis Director and Head Pro, Matt Baccarani. Matt was a Canadian U18 National Champion, a highly ranked NCAA Division 1 player and has an extremely diverse coaching background. After graduating from Ball State University, Matt coached Sharon Fichman on the professional circuit for 3 years. He was the traveling coach for Genie Bouchard when she won her first ever pro event and the first of two Junior Wimbledon Doubles Titles. In the past 9 years, Matt also coached at York Racquets and Moore Park Tennis Club where he has worked with players of all ages and levels. As a player, Matt achieved ATP rankings in both singles and doubles while still in high school. He was ranked as high as #4 and #61 in NCAAs doubles and singles, respectively and held the #1 OTA ranking for Men’s Open singles and doubles at the same time. Matt is extremely excited to be back for another Summer at TPTC and cannot wait for the season to start. He can be reached at tptcpro@gmail.com

Peter Marrack

Head Tennis Professional

TPTC is pleased to welcome back Peter Marrack to the position of Head Tennis Professional.

Peter joined the club as a Senior Tennis Professional over 5 years ago and was integral in helping our Tennis Director Matt grow our Adult Programs. He has over 10 years of coaching experience. He was previously a Tennis Pro at the prestigious York Racquets Club, as well as the Senior Pro at Rosedale and Moore Park Tennis Club in Toronto. He is Tennis Canada certified.

As a player, Peter reached a career high ranking #207 ITF juniors. He played for University of Wisconsin Badgers. He joined the coaching staff in Madinat jumeirah in Dubai after completing University .He is also an accomplished visual artist who has shown his work at the Only One Gallery in Parkdale.

Please feel free to email him at petertennistoronto@gmail.com for group and private lessons, all levels welcome.

For more information on adult programs and private tennis lessons, please reach out to him at --- petertennistoronto@gmail.com

Josh Cadiz-Ramcharitar

Tennis Professional

Hailing from Ajax, Ontario, Josh was consistently a top 25 ranked Junior in Canada. Josh also competed on the Junior ITF Tennis Circuit before making the transition to play NCAA Division 1 Tennis in Florida.

Over the past three years, Josh has coached High Performance and Adult / Junior programs at various clubs across the United States and Canada.

Josh is ecstatic to bring new energy to the club and further enhance Throncliffe Park Tennis Club's love and passion for the beautiful sport of tennis.

Josh is TPA certified with his instructor 1 coaching level and has also attained his PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) certification along with his PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) certification for coaching in the United States.

contact info: joshcrmoorepark@gmail.com

Pouya Farokhseyari

Tennis Professional

Hi there! I'm a Tennis Canada Club Pro 1 certified coach with a passion for tennis. With over 14 years of playing experience under my belt, I've developed a deep understanding of the game from both a player's and coach's perspective.

For the past two seasons, I've had the privilege of coaching at top-notch facilities like Toronto Tennis City and here at Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club. Alongside my coaching role, I'm also a certified fitness instructor, allowing me to integrate strength, conditioning, and injury prevention techniques seamlessly into my coaching sessions.

My goal is simple: to help players of all levels reach their full potential on the court while fostering a love for the game that lasts a lifetime. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for competitive success, let's work together to take your tennis game to the next level!

For more information please email him at pouya.farokhsiary78@gmail.com

Ibarra Guevarra

Tennis Professional

Ibarra is a tennis fanatic who enjoys competitive and friendly tennis tournaments.

He loves teaching beginners and intermediate players.

A certified tennis instructor with Tennis Canada, he uses fun games and drills to help players of different ages and levels to stay active and to give them a strong foundation for the game of tennis.

Ibarra is a TPA certified Instructor. Please contact him at ibar824@yahoo.com for private tennis lessons.

Janet Han

Tennis Professional

We are please to announce we have new tennis pro .
Janet Han is a certified Tennis Canada Instructor, Janet has a true passion for the sport that shines through in her high-energy teaching style. She excels at creating fun, engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student. Her supportive yet motivating approach fosters an inclusive environment conducive to building confidence and developing a love for tennis.

With years of experience competing in tournaments and leagues, Janet has an in-depth understanding of winning strategies for both singles and doubles matches. This strategic expertise, combined with her competitive playing background, is particularly valuable for coaching players looking to take their games to the next level. She can bring key tactical insights while relating first-hand to the challenges of high-level competition.

With her certifications, impressive playing resume, and passion for coaching all ages, Janet is well-suited for private and group lessons for juniors and adults throughout the season.

Please reach out to Janet at j anet.han@gmail.com for private or semi-private tennis lessons.